What is a summary judgment in civil litigation?

In Maine, a summary judgment in civil litigation is a decision made by a judge without a formal hearing or trial. It is based on the existing facts of the case and the law. A summary judgment is normally given when there is not enough of a dispute between the parties to warrant a trial. If one party believes they have a valid case, they can ask for a summary judgment from the court. This means the judge will review the case and rule on it based on the facts and law, without the need for a jury or trial. The parties to the lawsuit may present evidence to the court when arguing for a summary judgment. If the judge finds that there is no dispute between the parties to the case, and that the facts and law support one side’s case, the judge will grant the summary judgment in favor of that party. This will end the case without the need for a trial. The court may also deny the summary judgment if the judge finds that there is enough of a dispute between the parties to warrant a trial. In this case, the parties will then need to proceed to trial to settle the dispute. A summary judgment is a way for parties to a civil lawsuit in Maine to avoid the expense and time of a trial when there is not enough of a dispute between them to warrant one.

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